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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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