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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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