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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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