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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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