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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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