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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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