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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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