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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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