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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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