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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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