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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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