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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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