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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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