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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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