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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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