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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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