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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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