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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing 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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