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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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