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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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