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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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