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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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