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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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