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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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