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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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