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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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