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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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