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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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