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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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