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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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