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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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