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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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