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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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