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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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