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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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