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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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