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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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