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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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