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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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