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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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