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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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