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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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