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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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