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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational 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 stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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