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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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