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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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