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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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