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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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