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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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