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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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