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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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