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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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