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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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