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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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