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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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