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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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