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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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