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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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