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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major 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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