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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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