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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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