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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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