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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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