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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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