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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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