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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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