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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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