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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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