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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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