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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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