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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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