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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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