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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines 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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