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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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