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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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