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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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