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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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