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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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