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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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