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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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