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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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