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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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