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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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