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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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