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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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