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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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