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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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