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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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