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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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