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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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