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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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