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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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