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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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