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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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