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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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