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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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