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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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