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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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