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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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