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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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