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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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