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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the 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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