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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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