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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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