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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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