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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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