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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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