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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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