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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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