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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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