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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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