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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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