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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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