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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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