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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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