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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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