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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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