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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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