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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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