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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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