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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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