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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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