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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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