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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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