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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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