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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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