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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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