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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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