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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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