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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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