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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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