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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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