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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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