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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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