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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines 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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