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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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