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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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