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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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