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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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