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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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