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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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