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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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