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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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