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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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