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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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