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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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