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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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