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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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