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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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