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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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