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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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