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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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