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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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