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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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