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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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