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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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