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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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