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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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