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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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