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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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