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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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