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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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