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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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