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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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