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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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