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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the 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 studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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