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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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