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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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