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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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