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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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