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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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