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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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