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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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