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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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