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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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