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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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