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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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