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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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