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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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