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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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