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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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