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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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