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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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