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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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