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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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