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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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