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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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