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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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