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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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