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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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