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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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