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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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