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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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