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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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