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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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