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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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