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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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