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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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