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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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