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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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