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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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