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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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