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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines 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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