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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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