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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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