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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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