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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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