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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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