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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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