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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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