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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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