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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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