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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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