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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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