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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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