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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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