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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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