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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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