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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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