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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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