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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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