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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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