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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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