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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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