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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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