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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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