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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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