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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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