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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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