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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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