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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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