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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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