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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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