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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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