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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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