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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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