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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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