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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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