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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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