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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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