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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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