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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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