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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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