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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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