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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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