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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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