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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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