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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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