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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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