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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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