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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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