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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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