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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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