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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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