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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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