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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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