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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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