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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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