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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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