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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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