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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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