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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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