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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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