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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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