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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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