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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling 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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