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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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