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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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