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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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