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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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