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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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