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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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