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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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