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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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