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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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