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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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