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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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