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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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