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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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