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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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