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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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