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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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