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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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