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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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