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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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