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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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