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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing 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 gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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