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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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