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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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