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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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