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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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