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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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