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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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