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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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