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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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