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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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