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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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