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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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