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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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