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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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