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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet 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 education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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