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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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