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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? 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 Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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