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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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