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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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