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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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