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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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