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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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