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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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