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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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