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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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