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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing 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 definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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