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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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