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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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