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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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