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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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