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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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