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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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