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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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