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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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