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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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