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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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