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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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