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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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