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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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