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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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