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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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