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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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