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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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