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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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