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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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