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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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