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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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