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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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