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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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