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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing 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 interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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