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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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