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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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