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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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