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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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