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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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