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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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