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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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