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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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