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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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