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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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