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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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