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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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