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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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