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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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