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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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