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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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