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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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