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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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