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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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