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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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