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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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