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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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