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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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