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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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