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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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