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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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