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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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