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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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