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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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