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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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