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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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