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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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