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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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