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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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