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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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