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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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