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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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