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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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