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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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