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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key 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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