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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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