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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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