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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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