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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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