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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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