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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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