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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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