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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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