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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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