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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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