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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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