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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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