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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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