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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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