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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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