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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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