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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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