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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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