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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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