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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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