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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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