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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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