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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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