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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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