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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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