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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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