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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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