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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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