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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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