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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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