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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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