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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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