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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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