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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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