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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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