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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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