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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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