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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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