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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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