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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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