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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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