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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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