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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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