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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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