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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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