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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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