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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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