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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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