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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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