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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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