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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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