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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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