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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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