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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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