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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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