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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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