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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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