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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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