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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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