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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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