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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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