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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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