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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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