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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing 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 new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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