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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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