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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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