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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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