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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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