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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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