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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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