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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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