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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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