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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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