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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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