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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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