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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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