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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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