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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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