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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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