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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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