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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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