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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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