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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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