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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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