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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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