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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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