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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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