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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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