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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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