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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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