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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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