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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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