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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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