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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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