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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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