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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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