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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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