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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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