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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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