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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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