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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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