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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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