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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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