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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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