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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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