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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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