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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book 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 talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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