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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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