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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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