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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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