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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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