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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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