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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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