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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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