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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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