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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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