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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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