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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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