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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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