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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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