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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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