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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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