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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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