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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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