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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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