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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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