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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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