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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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