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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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