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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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