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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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