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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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