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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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