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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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