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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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