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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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